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Warren Schmidt Obituary
Warren E. Skip Schmidt, 77, of Allentown, died Thursday, January 12, 2012, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Marilyn M. (Brinker) Schmidt. They observed their 51st wedding anniversary on December 24th. Born in Allentown. He was the son of the late Edward Sr. and Helen (Elliott) Schmidt. Warren worked as a food supervisor and ice cream maker at Ritz Barbeque at the Fairgrounds for 58 years retiring in 2009. Also, he was a driver for the Allentown News Agency for 37 years retiring in 1999. Skip was of the Protestant faith. Survivors: Survived along with wife; son Scott A. and his wife Deborah of Walnutport; daughter Jennifer L. and her husband Andrew Kovalchick of Mertztown; brother Edward Jr. and his wife Barbara of Coplay; sister Donna and her husband Ron Pitre of Lacey, WA; grandchildren Matthew, Brandon, and Nathan Schmidt; and step grandchildren Melinda, Brian, and Adam Fenstermaker. He was predeceased by a sister Charmaine Phillips. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 17, at Trexler Funeral Home 1625 Highland St. Allentown. Call: 10-11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. www.trexlerfuneralhome.com. Interment to follow services at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Contributions: May be made to the American Heart Assoc. 212 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018.
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Eleanor L. (Kressler) Swank
January 21, 2012
Marilyn and Children, So sorry to hear of Skip passing. I'm sure by now 'Aunt" Shirley has planned an ice cream party and my mom (Millie) is ready to scoop it up and serve it. You can be sure Mr. Ritz is close by, making sure everything is going just right!
Steve Savage
January 16, 2012
God Bless you, Skippy. You were always a good man, and a great friend. Getting to know you was a real pleasure for me. You will always be more than just the ice cream man to me. My prayers go out to your family. I will miss you, my friend.
January 14, 2012
Aunt Marilyn, Scott & Jennifer, I'm so sorry Uncle Skip has passed. I hope he found Shirley & Nana Cunningham, they will take good care of him.
Love, Kim, Keith & Kiel Houser
Lenoir Higgins
January 14, 2012
Jennifer, Scott, and Marilyn: I am so sorry to hear of his passing! I had the wonderful privilege of knowing your dad and spending time with him and I will never ever forget him! He was such a wonderful and loving devoted Husband and Father to you all! He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him and spent time with him! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
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January 14, 2012
scott,
Im very sorry hearing of your dads passing,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jean K.
Melody Hertzog
January 14, 2012
So very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you, he is a good man and such a wonderful person and he will be missed.
Eddie Schmidt
January 14, 2012
Dear Marilyn, Scott and Jennifer and your families. We have all lost one of the most kind, gentle, caring and thoughtful members of our family. Ben and Jerry could have learn something from him, How I will cherish the visits to the ice cream room at the Ritz so I could watch him put together a couple of hundred piece machine, which he could do blind folded, and then churn out the best ice cream in the world. Thanks for my first Schwinn bike. Dark and mint green it was with a push button horn and all. Rode that baby all the way to the ABE and back on Rt 22 to see an air show back in the '50's. Putting that Lionel up ever Christmas, Trip to the shore in the '52 salmon and gray Chevy. Visits to Peck's Pond. Taking on the role as a father till dad got his act together. His work ethics started.at a young age. Finding his way as a young teen (12/13) he would get too the LCC or BCC to caddy and earn a couple of bucks for mom and us as we struggle to keep food on the table. As a kid his love for basketball at the Salvation Army probably was his only moment of solace in his young life. He was my brother, my friend and part time dad for a good portion of my life. I miss you Skip and will always remember what you done for our family. Keeping in tact the family in a role you probably thought was just your responsibility. I hope God enjoys the best Butter Brickle ice cream he will ever taste.
Andy Kovalchick
January 14, 2012
I am so very sorry for Skip's passing. I am sorry that I must be away and cannot share the sadness of the loss of a good man during this mournful period. My prayers are with Skip and all of you. Andy Kovalchick Sr.
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